{"id":9606,"date":"2025-05-06T23:48:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T23:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/data-centre-technician-mechanical-and-refrigeration-hvac-western-cape\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T00:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T00:24:18","slug":"data-centre-technician-mechanical-and-refrigeration-hvac-western-cape","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=9606","title":{"rendered":"Data Centre Technician \u2014 Mechanical and Refrigeration (HVAC) (Western Cape)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Purpose of the role<\/p>\n<p>\tThe Data Centre technician (HVAC) provides a range of services which revolves around day-to-day operations &amp; maintenance of the Data Centre facility, including, but not limited to, equipment and processes, ensuring effective and efficient operation of the Data Centre but with a more specified view on HVAC systems.<br \/>\n\tYou will be the subject matter expert for all things HVAC related ensuring the stable operation of all systems supporting client environments. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>OBJECTIVES<\/p>\n<p>Main function of the Job\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMonitoring, repair and maintenance of all critical HVAC infrastructure including but not limited to (Chillers, Dry Air Coolers, AHU, CRAH, CRAC, Fresh Air Packaged Units &amp; Comfort Cooling).\u00a0<br \/>\n\tHVAC subject matter expert, supporting a larger team of technicians with varying skill and qualification levels.<br \/>\n\tPerforming and managing planned and preventative maintenance of HVAC infrastructure either self or by OEM contractor.<br \/>\n\tFault finding and identification on critical infrastructure, implementing repairs or management of OEM contractors to ensure minimal impact on the supported environments with an aim to reduce overall return to service time.<br \/>\n\tContinuous optimisation of all HAVC equipment to ensure maximum efficiency gains with a keen eye for continuous improvement.<br \/>\n\tProactive working methods to ensure that all SLA parameters are maintained.<br \/>\n\tMonitor critical environments to ensure maximum uptime measured against 99.999% uptime principals with swift and efficient resolution of any identified issues.<br \/>\n\tSwitching and isolation of HVAC equipment prior to maintenance or repairs.<br \/>\n\tAssist project and consultant teams with installation, commissioning and accepting for service of new HVAC plant and associated equipment.<br \/>\n\tDaily walk arounds and inspections of HVAC and supporting infrastructure to minimise the risk of unplanned outages and ensuring plant under your control remains at industry leading standard. \u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n\tWiring and regular inspection of control systems and panels to ensure the environment remains in day 1 condition.<br \/>\n\tOffering technical support at our facilities by performing a supporting role with control system\/network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting in order to ensure optimum performance of the cooling plant.<br \/>\n\tContinuous monitoring of the HVAC and supporting systems within data halls and processes to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation.<\/p>\n<p>Compliance<\/p>\n<p>\tMaintain compliance in accordance with all Company policies, procedures and legislative requirements and codes.<br \/>\n\tActive participation with various teams to ensure ISO certifications are maintained.<br \/>\n\tWorking methods to ensure that all client SLA\u2019s and MSA\u2019s are met and maintained.<br \/>\n\tMeet agreed inter-departmental OLA\u2019s (Operational Level Agreement\u2019s)<br \/>\n\tProactive Health &amp; 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